Easy Banana Pudding in a Jar Recipe

Looking for a super fun and easy recipe for your next event or perhaps even a on the go style dessert for a picnic adventure? Look no further than Mom to Bed by 8’s Banana Pudding in a Jar. The finished product is cute enough to display at a classy get together, ideal for a gift and is travel friendly.

Mom Notes: Great starter recipe for kids who want to be more involved in the kitchen.

Banana Pudding in a Jar

Ingredients:

2 sliced Bananas

1 package Instant Vanilla Pudding

2 cup Milk

1 cup crushed Vanilla Wafers

2 Egg Whites

1/4 tsp Cream of Tartar

4 tbsp Sugar

Also Needed:

4 4oz Mason jelly jars

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350.

Make pudding according to package directions and set to side.

Put a 1/4″ layer of crushed wafers in bottom of the Mason Jar.

Add a 1/4-1/2″ layer of pudding.

Then a layer of bananas.

Repeat the layers.

Whip the egg whites with electric mixer on medium until frothy.

Add the cream of tartar and increase the speed. Slowly add the sugar and whip until they form a soft peak.

Spoon the meringue over the top of each jar sealing it to the sides.

Bake the puddings for 5 minutes or until the meringue is puffy and brown.

Cool on a rack for 1 hour and then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Banana Pudding in a Jar

Recipe Type: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Author: Teri ‘Iowa Mom’

Ingredients

2 sliced Bananas

1 package Instant Vanilla Pudding

2 cup Milk

1 cup crushed Vanilla Wafers

2 Egg Whites

1/4 tsp Cream of Tartar

4 tbsp Sugar

Instructions

Make pudding according to package directions and set to side.

Get 4 4 oz Mason jelly jars.

Put a 1/4″ layer of crushed wafers in bottom.

Add a 1/4-1/2″ layer of pudding.

Then a layer of bananas.

Repeat the layers.

Preheat oven to 350.

Whip the egg whites with electric mixer on medium until frothy.

Add the cream of tartar and increase the speed. Slowly add the sugar and whip until they form a soft peak.

Spoon the meringue over the top of each jar sealing it to the sides.

Bake the puddings for 5 minutes or until the meringue is puffy and brown.

About the author

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